When facing an unplanned pregnancy, it is common to feel that you need to make a decision quickly. However, when faced with a stressful situation like an unplanned pregnancy, our brain’s ability to make decisions becomes impaired. So, it is important to allow yourself some time to process all of your options: abortion, adoption and parenting. No matter what option you choose, it can come with grief or different challenges. Taking the time to process your options enables you to make a well-informed decision, one that you are less likely to regret in the future. 

• Do you need more information on your options to make an informed decision, such as:        
  • The difference between the two types of abortions, or the possible risks associated with them?
  • The difference between open and closed adoption or about the control that you have as the birth parent in choosing the family you place your child with?
  • What community resources are available to parents for helping support their children?
• Do you feel alone, with no one or only a select few people that you can talk to about your unplanned pregnancy?
• Is your partner or family pressuring you to choose an option that you don’t feel sure about?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you could benefit from pregnancy options counselling. In the face of an unplanned pregnancy, many find it helpful to speak with an unbiased third party, who can help provide compassion, support and evidence-based information. First Place Options’ counsellors can offer this support, book a free appointment today.

Yes. You are welcome to bring your partner with you to your pregnancy options support appointment. If your partner will be joining you, we ask that you let us know, so that we can make sure we are prepared for you both.

Many clients find it helpful to meet with a counsellor individually and then have their partner join them in another appointment. Our counsellors are here to support you and will meet with you and your partner, together or separately as many times as you need. All of our services are free. Book an appointment today.

Our counsellors are here to support you, no matter what decision you make.

• If you choose to have an abortion and find that you are struggling emotionally afterward, we offer free after abortion support.
• If you choose to place for an adoption or even just to explore this option, First Place Options can refer you to a ministry-licenced adoption agency. Our counsellors are also here to support you emotionally along your journey, throughout your pregnancy and after placing for adoption.
• If you choose to parent, we offer pregnancy and parenting support.

These are all very valid concerns when facing an unplanned pregnancy. Your First Place Options counsellor can help you explore the options available to you to address these concerns, as well as provide community resource referrals to support you with these concerns.

The thought of having to tell your partner, parents, and friends about your unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming and scary. Your First Place Options counsellor can help you to prepare sharing this news with your loved ones.